Developmental Milestones

Measurements

Your child's doctor or nurse will measure your child's height and weight regularly. Your child's head size will also be measured during the first 2 years of life. Keep track of the child's growth in the growth record. These measurements will help you and your doctor know whether your child is growing properly.

Milestones

Children develop at different rates. This table shows the ages by which most young children develop certain abilities. It is normal for a child to do some of these things later than the ages noted here. If your child does not do many of these things at the ages given or if you have questions about his or her development, talk with your child's doctor or nurses.

2 Months

  • Coos
  • Follows with eyes
  • Smiles
  • Watches a person

4 Months

  • Grasps objects
  • Laughs out loud
  • Lifts head and chest when on stomach

6 Months

  • Babbles
  • Rolls over
  • Supports head well when sitting
  • Turns to sound

9 Months

  • Crawls
  • Plays peek-a-boo
  • Pulls up to stand
  • Responds to name
  • Sits alone

1 Year

  • Picks up objects with thumb and first finger
  • Says mama or dada
  • Walks when holding on
  • Waves bye-bye

18 Months

  • Feeds self using spoon
  • Says three words other than mama or dada
  • Scribbles
  • Walks alone

2 Years

  • Puts two words together
  • Refers to self by name
  • Runs well
  • Walks up stairs without help

3 Years

  • Helps button clothing
  • Knows age
  • Rides tricycle
  • Throws ball overhand
  • Washes and dries hands

4 Years

  • Knows first and last name
  • Tells a story
  • Counts 4 objects
  • Balances on 1 foot
  • Uses children's scissors

5 Years

  • Names 4 colors
  • Counts 10 objects
  • Hops on 1 foot
  • Dresses self